Final Conference of the SQUARES Project Held in Nepal
The Final Conference of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project SQUARES – Sustainability and Quality Assurance for Academic Governance and Redesign of Engineering Studies took place on 16 September 2026 at the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event was organised as part of the concluding meeting of the project consortium and brought together representatives of partner universities, external stakeholders, academic staff, and project experts.
The conference provided an opportunity to present the key achievements and outcomes of the SQUARES project, which focused on strengthening quality assurance mechanisms, modernising engineering education, and enhancing academic governance in higher education institutions across South Asia. Participants reviewed the project’s achievements, discussed sustainability measures, disseminated project results, and explored opportunities for future cooperation among the partner institutions.
During the conference, consortium representatives presented the main project results, performance indicators, and achievements. Special attention was given to the implementation of quality management systems, development of innovative teaching materials, establishment of the Didactic Learning Platform and Distance Experimental Laboratory, dissemination activities, and the long-term sustainability of project outcomes. Representatives from all partner universities also shared their institutional experiences, highlighting the impact of SQUARES activities on teaching, learning, and organisational development.
The event served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, reflection on lessons learned, and discussion of future collaboration opportunities. It also highlighted the strong international partnership established throughout the project, involving universities from Europe and South Asia working together to improve the quality and relevance of engineering education.
